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LESSONS IN 



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DESIGNS AND DETAILS OF STITCHES 



THE increasing demand for Wallachian em- 
broider}' has prompted us in compiling this 
lesson book on the subject. The simplicity 
and effectiveness of the work, together with its 
inexpensiveness and the ease with which it may 
be learned and 
accomplished even 
by amateur needle- 
workers, are the 
greatest factors in 
its [3 o p u 1 a r i t y . 
Wallachian em- 
broidery, w h i c h 
takes its name 
from the place of 
its origin, Walla- 
chia, was origi- 
nally done flat on 
rather coarse ma- 
terial with heavy 
thread of various 
colors, the designs 
being stiffly con- 
ventional. The 
present adapta- 
tions of this work 
show it in any 
material that can 
be embroidered, 
from heavy bur- 
lap of which pillow 
tops and table- 
covers are made 
to the sheer fab- 
rics for infants' 

wear, and, of course, the thread employed must 
correspond with the material on which the embroid- 
ery is done. Often the work is padded and raised 
and many new and graceful molifs introduced. 

The keynote of Wallachian embroidery, its prin- 
cipal characterizing feature, is the simple button- 
hole-stitch. This and one or two other simple 
stitches are all that is necessary for one to know 
to be able to do the embroidery, and by studying 
the details of stitches on this page the principles 
of the work are easily understood. 

In making the circles, first punch a hole in the 




Details of Wallachian Stitches 



centre and work the buttonhole-stitch from the 
centre out as illustrated. The hole may be large 
enough to show when the figure is complete, or it 
may fill up, but in either case it prevents the over- 
lapping of the stitches. The leaves are done with 

a slanting- stitch 
from the vein out- 
ward, always keep- 
ing the purl on the 
edge. In the oval 
leaves where the 
ends round, it is 
safer to punch a 
small hole at the 
end of the vein so 
that the threads 
will not overlap. 

It is not always 
necessary to have 
both sides of a fig- 
ure buttonholed, 
as is illustrated in 
the crescent which 
is introduced effec- 
tively in many 
designs. 

Stems are some- 
tinges in outline as 
shown here, some- 
times in satin- 
stitch (the familiar 
o V e r - a n d - o V e r 
stitch), or in chain- 
stitch, and if a 
narrow band too 
wide for outlining comes into the design it may 
be effectively carried out in the dovetail button- 
holing, which is shown in the lower right corner 
of the cut. The stitches of this detail are pur- 
posely made far apart so as to show the principle 
clearly, but in the real work they should lie close 
together and fill the space completely. To do 
it, buttonhole down one side, taking stitches 
nearly across the space and go back on the oppo- 
site side, taking stitches the same length and 
letting them interlace with the first. This solid 
effect is shown on page 13. 



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Dress Accessories 




Lesson on Dress Accessories 



WALLACHIAN embroidery is particularly 
suitable for such dress accessories as may 
be of heavy linen, as those depicted on 
the opposite page. These are shown as if worked 
entirely in white, but the designs may as well be 
carried out in color, especially now when colors are 
being used so extensively. 

Every one who embroiders knows of the endur- 
ing qualities of the best grades of embroidery silk, 
and how that even the best must be laundered 
carefully, just as any delicate colored fabrics must 
be treated if they are to retain their brilliancy ; but 
not every one knows of the new mercerized em- 
b r o i d e r y 
cottons 
which are 
equ ally as 
satisfactory 
as silk, not 
only in their 
working 
qualities, but 
in the dura- 
bility of their 
colors. If 
the stranded 
cotton is em- 
ployed, the 
threads may 
be used sev- 
eral together 
or singly, ac- 
cording to 
the space to 
be filled In 

the latter case the effect is that of filo floss, and any 
delicately blended shaded effects may be obtained 
that are gotten with silks. With the heavier tinted 
cotton the bold effects that are often sought in 
Wallachian embroidery are quickly realized. 

The detail of the mntif on this page, which is 
almost full size, not only shows the stitchery very 
distinctly, but by the numbering the color scheme 
is indicated This particular section is taken from 
the coat set, and the colors suggested are three 
shades of green i indicates the lightest shade, 2 
the middle, and 3 the darkest. As is readily under- 
stood, this scheme may be carried out in the hat 
and belts also, and the linen may be either white 
or tan with equally good results. An advantage in 




Detail of Collar No. 1302 



Cotton. I =3348; 



3347; 3= 3346 



using these colors is that the soft greens harmonize 
with almost any color, and yet if green is not the 
desired shade, one is at liberty to make her own 
choice of silks or cottons. 

As for the work itself, the simple Wallachian 
stitches, as described on the first page, are used, 
the stems are in outline, and the edge in the ordin- 
ary buttonhole scallop worked closely and evenly. 
The work may be entirely flat or padded if desired, 
by first running threads around and around inside, 
then covering with the buttonhole-stitch. 

After the embroidery is finished, then comes the 
pleasure of making up the piece into a wearable 

article. The 
collar is put 
on a straight 
band, and to 
do this cut 
a strip of 
linen as long 
as the collar 
and two 
inches wide, 
hold the 
work so that 
the wrong 
side of the 
collar is next 
the worker, 
and let it be 
just the least 
bit fuller 
than the 
band. Take 
a seam not 
more than three-eighths of an inch and sew with 
short running stitches, then fold the band over, and 
whip down carefully. Treat the cuffs the same 
way, and the work is complete. 

After the hat is embroidered and cut out, a wire 
frame of the correct size is obtained and covered 
with French muslin, letting the edges of the brim be 
neatly finished. Line the brim with shirred wash 
blond or maline, letting the shirrings coincide with 
the wires of the frame, line the crown and put in a 
bandeau if desired. Slash thg brim so that it will fit 
over the crown of the frame, tack this and the 
embroidered crown in place, and finish with a large 
bow of ribbon or net. An edging of lace may finish 
the brim or crown. 



Silk. 1 - 311 ; 2 = 312; 3 = 312i'2 



Two Wallachian Waists 




Lesson on Wallachian Waists 



EVEN shirt-waists are done in the popular 
Wallachian worlv, and these may be on the 
medium-weight linen which is commonly 
used for waists, on linen lawn, or on cotton lawn, 
and, as has been mentioned before, thread of a 
suitable size to match the material must be used. 

The motif as given, slightly reduced, shows the 
stitches used and the method of working the flowers. 
The petals are done as described on the first page, 
with a slanting buttonhole-stitch from the middle 
outward, taking care that the stitches are even and 
regular, filling the space closely. In the rounding 
petals it is better to make a small hole with the 
stiletto at the end of the 
mid-vein where so many 
threads congregate, and 
thus prevent their over- 
lapping, while in the 
pointed petals the vein 
is carried practically to 
the end, and this obvi- 
ates the necessity for a 
hole. The stems are in 
satin outline, the over- 
andover stitch, and the 
rings which come in the 
centre of the flowers are 
made as described on 
page I. The ribbon 
which is shown on the 
first waist is worked with 
the buttonholed edge on 
only one side, and this 
varies from one side to 
the other to simulate the turned effect. 

Waist No. 1306 is to be made up to fasten in the 
back, and the design is of such a width that a few 
yoke depth tucks may be added at each side next 
the sleeves, and thus give the desired fulness. 
The back may be tucked to suit the fancy of the 
wearer, the sleeves may be long or short and fin- 
ished with the band cuffs, while the collar is a 
curved stock to fasten at the back with fancy pins. 
A bit of ruching may be basted in the neck, or a 
narrow edging of Valenciennes lace may finish both 
collar and cuffs. 

Waist No. 1307 is intended to be made after 
the regulation shirt-waist style, closing under a 
box plait in front, and in this case, also, the design 
allows for tucks next the armhole. The sleeves 



would preferably be long and the cuffs fastened 
with link buttons. The collar is a straight turn- 
down affair, to be lined, mounted on a foundation like 
our brothers' collars, and worn with a bow or tie. 

As is seen from the illustration, this pattern may 
be used on a waist that opens in the back by simply 
stamping the two parts close enough together in the 
front, or by introducing a strip of insertion down 
the middle of the front. 

Another adaptation of these designs is to carry 
them out in shadow embroidery, either in white or 
colors, for they are as suitable for shadow as for 
Wallachian work, only in this case, of course, they 

must be on thin material. 

As there was no room 
at the beginning of the 
book for a description of 
the suit shown on the 
inside front cover, per- 
haps a few words would 
not be amiss in connec- 
tion with the waists just 
discussed. 

This is quite an un- 
usual design for Wal- 
lachian embroidery, as it 
consists simply of grapes 
and tendrils. The grapes 
are circles of several sizes 
arranged in clusters and 
worked in the usual way, 
with or without the small 
hole in the middle. The 
tendrils and stems are in outline, and at each place 
where these branch out a series of dots appear and 
these are worked in the flat satin-stitch. The suit 
may be of white, blue, tan, pink, or green linen, 
embroidered in the same color or white, or any one 
color may be used on white or tan. 

Another unusual feature of the suit is the em- 
broidery on the upper part of the sleeves, and while 
this necessitates more work, the difference in beauty 
to the waist more than compensates for all the extra 
time consumed. 

Unless one has tried it, she would hardly believe 
that such a design could be carried out in shadow 
embroidery, and yet this particular pattern has been 
successfully done on fine lawn in shadow-work with 
most satisfying results. 




Detail of Waists on page 4 



Infants' Wear 




Lesson on Infants' Wear 



ALTHOUGH we have come to think of Wal- 
lachian work as being a bold embroidery 
on heavy materials, and to associate it 
more or less with houseliold linens, this beautiful 
form of needlework is not really confined to any one 
class of articles. If the correct designs and male- 
rials are used, it is as appropriate for the infant's 
dainty apparel as is the French or eyelet embroid- 
ery and may be much more quickly accomplished. 

The design on the cap, bib, and shoe consists of 
little wheels with circles for centres and an adapta- 
tion of the crescent described on the first page of 
stitches for spokes. The latter are worked with the 
buttonholing or purling on 
one side only, and all the 
edges of the garments are 
buttonholed in scallops, 
as illustrated, before being 
cut out. 

The unit given on this 
page is taken from the 
baby's pillow and shows 
in detail exactly how the 
stitches run and that the 
purl is on the outer edge of 
the curve throughout the 
design. 

Here the numbers indi- 
cate the colors to be used 
in either cotton or silk, i 
being the lighter and 2 the 
darker shade of pink sug- 
gested Besides this figure, 
the sprays on each side of 
the middle at the top and 

bottom are in the darker shade, while the long bands 
are in the lighter. These are buttonholed on both 
sides in the dovetail-stitch as explained on the first 
page. A soft shade of tan is used for working the 
slits through which the ribbon is run and for the 
scalloped edge. 

The back and front of the pillow are in one piece 
folded together and joined with a French seam. 
The ribbon, which matches the embroidery in color, 
extends through the back and front, lacing them 
together and holding the pillow proper in place. 
The pillow is of a size suitable for the baby's car- 
riage or cart, and being so simple in construction 
is easily made and easily laundered. 

As for the construction of the cap, after it is 




Detail of Baby's 

Cotton. 1 -3326; 2 = 335 



embroidered, pressed, and cut out, the brim portion 
is sewed up at the back of the neck and then gath- 
ered to the circular crown. This joining may be 
made in one of several ways. The edges may be 
rolled and then joined with the lattice-stitch, or 
practically the same effect may be obtained as is 
here shown, by joining with a piece of seaming 
which comes for such purposes; or again, there 
may be a French seam, or the rough edges bound 
with a bias strip. 

The strings are hemstitched on the ends and 
narrowly hemmed on the sides and then fastened 
to the cap with a few stitches or pinned with tiny 
baby pins. The latter plan 
is perhaps more satisfac- 
tory, since the strings have 
to be laundered more fre- 
quently than the cap. A 
ruffling of lace around the 
cap adds greatly to its 
beauty and daintiness and 
makes it more becoming 
to the little wearer. 

No article in the infant's 
wardrobe is more appeal, 
ing and more suggestive 
of babyhood than the tiny 
shoes, and they are very 
simple and easy to make. 
After finishing the em- 
broidery, which is similar 
to that on the pillow, the 
siioe is sewed up in the 
back and joined to the 
sole wrong side out, then 
turned, and the shoe is complete. As in the case of 
the cap, there are several ways of joining the seams. 
Some workers buttonhole the edge all around, top 
and sole, cut out and whip together, some hem 
the edges and whip together, while others make 
French seams, and still others cover the seams with 
narrow strips of linen. Any one of these methods 
is good provided the shape of the shoe is retained 
and there is no hard seam to hurt the baby's foot. 
The bib hardly needs a word of explanation as it 
is so simple in construction, .\fter embroidering 
the design it is cut out and the neck hemmed by 
hand with a narrow hem. 

As may be seen at a glance, all of these patterns 
are suitable for shadow embroidery on sheer lawn. 



Pillow No. 1311 

Silk. 1 =542; 2 = 543 



Pillow and Towel Ends 




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esson on 



Pillow and Towel Ends 



apex. Care should be taken to have these points 
sharp and regular and to keep the stitches flat. 
The stems are shown in the detail as being in 
outline, but in the pillow where bold effects are 
desired, it is as well to have a heavier stem and 
this may be obtained by using the satin-stitch, or, 
as was suggested on the first page, the old fashioned 
but useful chain-stitch may be used with excel- 
lent results and this form of embroidery works in 
beautifully with the Wallachian. 

Among other embroidered household articles, the 
towel takes an important place and every housewife 

likes to have at least 
a few pretty ones to 
match the furnish- 
ings of the guest 
chamber, and now 
that colors are so 
much used it is per- 
fectly correct to have 
the towels embroid- 
ered in any color 
that the scheme of 
the room may call 
for. 

The two designs 
here given are simi- 
lar in that the same 
niotif is used and 
yet the treatments 
are quite different. 
The first. No. 1313, 
being loose and 
graceful and the 
other stiff and con- 
ventional. Only one 

get darker towards the base. The very darkest end is so elaborately ornamented, the other contain- 
shade of orange, which is not indicated on the ing merely the scallop and dot of the edge of each 
detail, is used for the spots which are scattered design. 

here and there over the design. The pattern is stamped upon the plain toweling 

The circles are worked as shown on page i, but which comes for the purpose and the work carried 
the three oval forms which appear in each corner out in white or colors as preferred. It is truly 
of the pillow are slightly different. Instead of a said that no form of embroidery is more appropriate 
dot in the centre there is a short line and the for towels than the Wallachian, not only because it 
buttonholing is worked from this to the outer edge, is so quickly done, but also because it works into 
keeping the stitches the same length throughout. the weave so nicely. In the first design there is a 

While the leaves are of the same construction as space for ah initial and this is worked in the Walla- 
those shown on the page of stitches at the begin- chian stitch with the buttonholed edge on one side 
ning they are different in shape, being quite round- carrying the spirit of the embroidery through the 
ing at the base and coming to a nice point at the entire design. 



A RATHER new and unusual effect is obtained 
by the use of Wallachian work as shown 
on the pillow and towel ends on the oppo- 
site page. Instead of the petals being widely 
separated they are bunched together, forming close 
flower figures, and the leaves and stems wind 
around in quite unconventional graceful lines. 

The detail shows that the three petals next the 
stem are complete while those above are partially 
hidden, giving the effect of one row being behind 
the other. To make this figure, begin with the 
petals on the outer row and work as far as the design 
is shown, let the 
next row overlap just 
enough to hide the 
looseends of the first 
threads and so con- 
tinue until the base 
of the flower is 
reached when the 
three lowest petals 
are worked in full. 

The leaves and 
stems are in two 
shades of light green 
and the flower itself 
shades from light 
yellow to orange, 
giving a glowing, 
sunshiny effect 
which is very pleas- 
ing on a pillow-top. 
The lightest shades 
come at the top and 
as indicated by the 
numbering, these 




Detail of Embroidery on page 8 

Colton. 1=3348; 2 = 3347; 3 = 743; 4 = 742; 5 = 741 
Silk. 1= 311; 2= 312; 3 = 647; 4=648; 5=649 



Centrepiece and Scarf 




10 



Lesson on Centrepiece and Scarf 

FOR a while colored embroidery was practic- light towards the centre and shaded to dark next 

ally barred from table and household linen, the edge. The scalloped edge is not indicated on 

everything had to be white; but now every the detail given, but it is worked in a soft light 

true needleworker is glad that color has returned shade of tan which blends beautifully with the 

to favor, for it is much more interesting than all- same color of linen and with the pinks and greens, 

white work, and there is greater scope for the and also looks well on white. 

exercise of one's taste and individuality in the The centrepiece, besides being appropriate 
handling of the beautiful wash silks and cottons to use on the dining-table, is especially suit- 
that are now on the market, and which are able for a stand, or if in colored linen it makes 
being used in all kinds of needlework. an excellent piece for the library table. 



The round cen- 
trepiece on the 
opposite page is 
in three sizes, i8, 
22, and 30 inches, 
and may be on 
tan orwhite linen, 
with the embroid- 
ery all in white 
as illustrated, or 
in the colors sug- 
gested in the de- 
tail on this page. 
The design is sim- 
ple and effective, 
and the stitches 
are those de- 
scribed on the 
first page, the 
circles and round- 
ing leaves worked 
in buttonhole- 
Stitch from the 
centre out, with 
the stem in out- 
line. 

The color 
scheme as indi- 




Detail of Centrepiece and Scarf 

Cotton. 1=3348; 2=3347; 3 = 3346; 4 = 3326; 5 = 335; 6 = 309 
Silk. 1 = 311; 2=312; 3 = 312V2: 4=542; 5 = 543; 6 = 544 



In the same 
way the scarf, 
which comes in 
three sizes, 18 
inches wide, and 
45, 54, and 72 
inches long, may 
be used as a table 
runner, for a side- 
board scarf, or on 
the ciiiffonier or 
bureau in the 
chamber. 

Although the 
colors suggested 
are the same as 
those used on the 
centrepiece, one 
may exercise her 
taste in carrying 
out the design, 
and use any col- 
ors that will har- 
monize with the 
room furnishings. 

Often Wal- 
lachian pieces 
are edged with 



cated by the numbering shows greens and pinks, heavy Cluny lace, which proves an effective finish 

a combination that will look equally well on white for the work. 

or tan linen. The figures i, 2, and 3 indicate ■ This is put on in the following manner. For 
greens from light to medium, and 4, 5, and 6 indi- instance, if the centrepiece is to be edged with 
cate the pinks from light to medium shades, so lace, after the embroidery is finished the piece 
that if one is guided by this diagram she will is pressed and cut out, not close to the scalloped 
readily understand just where on the pattern to edge, but in a perfect circle just outside the seal- 
use each shade. As is seen, the circle which lops, the edge is rolled and the lace whipped on. 
comes on the stem is numbered 4, the lightest This leaves a margin of linen between the scallops 
shade of pink, then the other circles which are not and the lace, and if the lace should wear out before 
shown in the detail are made darker towards the the embroidered linen, it can very easily be cut 
edge of the centrepiece, thus the whole design is away. 



Scarf and Lunch Cloth 




Lesson on Scarf and Lunch Cloth 

BECAUSE of the adaptabilit)- of Wallachian and the bands in the darkest. All the figures are 

embroider}', it is as much in place on hem- worked like the one illustrated, so the worker can 

stitched linen as on a centrepiece with seal- readily place her colors on the pattern by studying 

loped edges or fihished with lace, and every one these directions and the diagram. Of course, in 

knows the wearing qualities of hemstitched edges place of these blues, any other four shades of 

as compared with buttonlioling. color mav be substituted, putting the different 

The hemstitched scarf, No. 1317, is in three tones in the same relative positions, and on tiie 

sizes, 18 inches wide, and 45, 54, and 72 inches white linen green, pink, or yellow would show 

long. The hemstitching is all finished before the prettily. 

pattern is stamped on the linen, or else how could The lunch-cloth No. 13 18 is also hemstitched, 

one ever be certain that the threads would run and comes in tlivee sizes, 24, 30, and 36 inches 



just right for the 
design ? 

The detail on this 
page shows a portion 
of the design almost 
full size worked with 
the stitches that are 
fully described on the 
first page. The cir- 
cles have small eyelet 
centres, the long fig- 
ures are made with 
the slanting button- 
hole-stitch, the ends 
rounding evenly, and 
the band is in the 
dovetail buttonholing 
worked close and fill- 
ing tlie space com- 
pletely. As has been 
said before, this stitch 
is made by button- 
holing down one side 
the band, taking 
stitches almost across 




Detail of Scarf and Lunch Cloth 

Cotton. 1=3325; 2 = 334; 3 = 322; 4 = 312 
Silk. 1 = 290; 2 = 291 ; 3 = 292; 4 = 293 



square. This, like the 
scarf, must be hem- 
stitched before the 
pattern is stamped, 
and the different sizes 
can be obtained 
already hemmed and 
stamped, ready to 
embroider. As this 
hemstitching is sin- 
gle, an additional 
touch of hand-work 
may be added to the 
piece by double hem- 
stitching, and even a 
few more threads 
may be drawn, and 
thus widen the hem- 
stitched space. The 
same treatment may 
be given to the scarf, 
and so add to the 
beauty of the work. 

Exactly the same 
methods are used in 



the space, and back on the other side, having the working the lunch-cloth as are suggested above 

second row of stitches the same length as the first, for the scarf, and the same color scheme is recom- 

and letting them alternate. This makes a regular, mended, so by careful study of the diagram the 

effective bit of work and adds to the stability of placing of colors liecomes a simple matter, 

the design. The pattern of tlie smallest cloth is suitable for 

This piece is shown as worked in white, but a pillow top, and while one must be careful and 

the numbering on the detail tells how it is to be conservative in the choice of colors for table 

worked in four shades of Copenhagen blue, wliich pieces and not introduce too great a variety into 

are so arranged as to give a nice shaded effect one article, when it comes to pillows to be used 

from the lightest inside to the darkest on the outer perhaps in the den, then there is a wider choice 

petals of the flower, 1 indicating the lightest and of colors, and almost any combination is permis- 

4 the darkest shade used. The groups of circles sible. Even in this conventional design, quiteanum- 

which fill the spaces between the stems or bands ber of different effects may be obtained by varying 

of the design are all in the lightest shade of blue, the treatment of the stitches and the color scheme. 



13 



Novelties in Wallachian Work 




14 



Lesson on Novelties 



FOR ornamenting little fancy novelties such as bag, and the lining may be of the same or a con- 
are shown on page 14, Wallachian embroid- trasting color. Any article shown on page 14 
ery is eminently suitable, not only because may be had stamped on white, tan, pink, blue, or 
it is effective and appropriate for such things, but green linen. 

also because it may be so quickly done and is For the stiff tailored collars which are being 

inexpensive. Besides the embroidery, a bit of net almost universally worn by women as well as men, 

has been introduced into these designs which par- the collar-bag No. 1320 is perhaps as simple and 






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tially changes the character of the work and adds 
to its daintiness. 

The detail, which is a portion of the pincushion 
cover, illustrates the method of applying the net. 
It is first basted over the 
pattern, and, as the design 
shows through, the Wallach- 
ian work is done over this, 
taking the stitches through 
both the net and linen. 

When this is finished, use 
sharp scissors and carefully 
cut the net from around the 
embroidery and the linen 
from beneath the net inside 
the figure. 

The leaf-like forms in the 
detail are worked with the 
slanting buttonhole-stitch, as 
described on page i, and the 
scalloped figures are similar 
to the circles, the only differ- 
ence being that the outer 
edges are scalloped. 

The detail illustration 
shows by the numbering the 
colors that mav be used on 
the pincushion if it is made 
of white linen, i and 2 in- 
dicate light shades of green 
and 3 a light pink. The 
buttonholed edge is in the lighter green and the 









Detail of Pincushion No. 1321 



Cotton. 

Silk. 



serviceable a model as has ever been invented. 
The embroidery consists only of the circular forms 
at regular intervals, and this embroidery may be 
in any one color or of the same color as the linen. 
The bag is 6 inches high 
and has a 51^-inch circle 
for the base. A circle of 
cardboard is cut this size 
and covered on one side with 
the linen, which is basted in 
place, then the upper part 
of the bag is held with the 
wrong side out and sewed 
to the bottom around the 
edge, joining the ends with 
a narrow felled seam when 
the circumference is made. 
Cover the bottom with a 
circle of linen or some lining 
material, turn the bag, hem 
the top and insert ribbon 
draw-strings through worked 
eyelets. 

The work-bag No. 1322 
has embroidery like the mid- 
dle section of the pincushion 
and is worked in the same 
way. Any one color may be 
used on this as on the collar- 
bag, and the same thread is 
suitable for overcasting the 
After the embroidery is finished, the 




3348; 2 = 3347; 3 
31] ; 2= 312; 3 



= 3326 

= 542 



edge. 



eyelets through which the ribbon is run are made bag is made after the order of the collar-bag, 

with white. except that it is gathered instead of being put 

The hand-bag No. 1319 is the popular size and on the bottom perfectly plain Here the base 

consists of front and back, the latter extending over is a perfect circle of cardboard covered on both 

the front to form the flap, which are sewed together sides and the bag itself must be lined to protect 

with a narrow French seam. The work is accom- the net. 

plished after the manner of the pincushion cover The handkerchief-case No. 1323 consists of two 

before the bag is made up, by basting the net in 4-inch squares of cardboard covered with linen 

place, embroidering the solid parts, and cutting ornamented as shown and lined with white. A 

away the superfluous net and linen For the sake color may be used under the net and the ribbon 

of durability it is quite necessary to line the must match this. 



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MAY 14 1908 



Collarette and Cuffs in Wallachian Cut Work 




For dtscription see hack cover page. 



16 



PRICES FOR PATTERNS AND MATERIALS 

FOR WORKING 

DESIGNS ILLUSTRATED IN THIS BOOK 



Xo. l.tOO. Cover I>csigu. Centrepiece. Perforated pnt- 
teru, 'JO X 'io inches, 33 ceuts. tftaiiipe«i on white, hlue, or tan 
linen, nit cents. Colored cotton lor working, t>6 cents; col- 
oreil silk for Working, $I.(KJ. White cotton for working, 
60 cents; white &ilk for working, 90 cents. 

JVo. I301. Waist. Perforated pattern, 65 cents. Stani])eii 
onSyartls wliitr, blue, pink, Uin, or green linen, or on white 
Hnoii lawn, $2.HJ; on 3 yards white cotton lawn, $1.75. Col- 
oiecl (»r wliite cotton for working, 45 cents. Colored or 
white silk for working, 7.5 cents. 

Kkont I'ANKL. Perforated pattern, 60 cents. Colored orwhite 
cuttou \"V working,20 cents. Coloi-ed orwhite silk forwork- 
ing» AO ciiuts. 

SIDE PANEf.. Perforated pattern, 26 cents. Colored or white 
cotton ft)r working one panel^lO cents. Colored or white 
silk for working one panel, 20 cents. 

."Vo. 1302. Coat Set, Perforated pattern, 40 cents. St:ninu-<1 
on linen or linen lawu, .^0 cents. Colored cotton for work in l'. 
40 ceuls; r-olorcd .silk for working, 7U cents. White cott-.n 
for working, 35 cents; white .silk for working, 60 cents. 

Xo. 134»3. Hat. Perforated pattern. 40 cents. Stampi-d on 
linen or lini-n lawn, TO'.cents ; on cotton lawn, 50 cents. Col- 
ored or white cotton for working, 25 cents. Colored or 
white silk for working, 50 tents. 

Wo. i;t04. Belt. l*erforated pattern, *J0 cents. Stamped on 
l;neh, 25 cents; on cotton lawn, 15 cents. Colored orwhite 
cotton for working, 15 cents. Colored or white silk for 
working, 25 cents. 

No. l:tO,'%. Belt. Perforated pattern, 20 cents. Stamped on 
linen, '<;5 cents; on cotton lawn, 15 rents. Colored or while 
cotton for working. 20 cents. Colore<i or white silk for 
working, 40 cents. 

TVo. 1300. .Shirt-tvaist. Perforated pattern, 50 cents. 
Stamped on 2^ yards white or colored linen or white linen 
lawn. $2 50; on 2V2 yards white cotton lawn, $1..tO. Colored 
or white cotton for working. 40 cents. Colored or whitu 
silk for working, 60 cents. Perforatcii pattern of one skirt 
panel to match waist, 50 cents. Cotton for working, 20cenls. 

Wo, 1307. SHirt-waist. Perforated nattern. .^)0 cents. 
Stamped on 2^2 yarils white or colored linen, or on whiii.- 
linen lawn. $2..^o'; on 2V^ yards of white cotton lawu, $1.60. 
Colored or white cotton for working, 35 cents. Perforated 
pattern of one skirt t>anel to match waiet, 60 cents. Cotton 
for working, 20 cents. 

No. 1308. Baby*s Cap. 12, 14, and 16 inch face measure. 
Perforated pattern, 25 cents. Stamped on linen or linen 
lawn, .35 cents; on cotton lawn, 26 cents. White cotton for 
working, 10 cents; white silk for working, 25 cents. 

No, l.tOO. Baby's Shoe. Perforated pattern, 16 cents. 
Stampcil on linen. 25 cents; on silk-warp Ilannel, 35 cents. 
White cotton for working. 5 cents; white silk for working. 
15 cents. 

IVo. 1310. Bib. Perforated pattern, 15 cents; Stamped on 
linen lawn, 20 cents; on cotton lawn, 15 cents. Cotton for 
working, 5 cents; silk for working, 15 cents. 

No. inil. BabyN Pillow. Perforateil pattern, 40 cents. 
Slantped on linen, 75 cents; on cotton lawn, 50 cents, (..'ol- 
ored cottvm !"(»r working, .35 cents; colored silk for working. 
GO cents. White cotton for working, 25 cents; white silk for 
working, 50 cents. 

No. 1312. Sofa Pillow. Perforated pattern, ISx 18 inches. 
35 cents. Stamped on white or hlue linen, 75 cents ; on brown 
linen, 50 cents. Colored cotton for working, 50 cents; col 
oreil silk for working. 90 cents. While cotton for working. 
40 cents; white silk for working, 70 cents. 

No. 1313. Towel Cnd. Perforated pattern, 4*4 inches wide, 
with one initial, 30 cents. Colored orwhite cotton for work- 
ing. 25 cents; colored or white silk for working, 50 cents. 



No. 1314. Towel End. Perforated pattern, 2*4 inches wide 

25 cents. Colored orwhite cotton for working, 15 cents; 
colored or white silk for working, 25 cents. 

No. 1315. Ceutreplecc. Perforated pattern, IS x IS inches, 
35 cents. Stumped on linen, 45 cents. Colored cotton lor 
working, 45 cents; colored silk for working. 75 cents. White 
cotton I\)r working. u6ccnl.-^ ; white silk for working, (io cents. 
I'crtorated pattern <»t ccnircpiece. 22x22 inches, to match 
lihove, -10 cents, stamped <»n linen, 60 cents. Coloreti cot 
ton for working, 50 cents; colored silk for working, IH) cents. 
White cotton for working, 45 cents; white silk for working. 
"Scents. Perforated pattern of centrepiece. 3<> x 30 inches. 
to match above. 65 cents. Stamju'd on linen, HO cents. Col- 
ored cotton for working, 60 cents; colored silk for work- 
ing. $1.1.5. White cotton for working, 50 cents; white silk 
for working $1.00. 

No. l.tlO. Scarf. Perforated pattern, 18 x 45 inches, *2 
iiesigu, 40 cents. Stamped on linen, ^5 cents. Colored cot- 
ton for working, 65 cents; coloreti silk for working, $1.25. 
White cotton for working, 50 cents; white silk for work- 
ing, $1.15. Perforated pattern, 18 .x 54 inches, i,™ design, 
45 cents. Stamped on linen, $1.10. Colored cotton lor 
working, G5cents; colored silk for working, $1.25. White 
cotton for working, ."JO cents; white silk for working, 
:51.15. Perforated pattern, Is x 72 inches, X design. :>() 
cents. Stamped on linen, $1.50. ( olored cotton for work 
ing, 0.') cents; colored silk for working, $1.90. White cotton 
for wi>rking, OUcents; white silk for working, $1.75. 

No. 1317. Scarf. Perforated pattern, ^^ design, 50 cents. 
Stamped on white linen hemstitched scarf, 18x45 inches. 
$1.00. Colored cotton for working. fH) cents; coloreti silk for 
working. $1.20. White cotton forwork ing, 50 cents; white silk 
for woiking, $1.10. Stamped on white linen hemstitched 
scarf, 18 X 54 in<Mies, $1.25. Colored cotton for working, 65 
cents; colored silk for working, $1.25. White cotton for 
working, 50 cents; white silk for working. 81.15, Stamped 
on white linen hemstitched scarf, 18x72 inches, $1..'>0. 
Colored cotton for working, 70 cents; colored silk for 
working, $1.40, White cotton for working, 60 cents; white 
silk for working. $1.25. 

No. 131S. Centrepiece, Perforated pattern. IS x ISfncbes, 

35 cents. Stamped on white linen hemstitched square. 
24x24 imdies, 85 cents. Coloreti colion for working. -10 
cents; cohiretl silk for working, 70 ccnt«. White cotton for 
wovkin'j;, 25 cents; white silk for working, 60 ceuls. Per- 
forated pattern, 24 X 24 inches, 45 cents. Stamped on while 
linen hemstitched square. 30x30 inches, $1.00. Colored 
cotton for working, 60 cents; colored silk for working, 90 
cents. White cotton for working, 4<' cents; white silk lor 
working, 75 cents. Perforated pattern. 30 x :10 inches. 60 
cents. Stamped on white linen hemstitched square. .36 x 36 
inches, $1.25. Colored cotton for working, 65 cents; coh»reil 
silk for working, 95 cents. White cotton for working, 45 
cents; white silk for working. 85 cents. 

No,13lO. Hand Bag. Perforated pattern, 15 cents. Stamped 
on white or colored linen, with net, 35 cents. Colored or 
white cotton for working, 10 cents ; colored or white silk for 
working, 20 cents. 

No,13tlO. Collar Bag. Perforated pattern, 15cent3. Stamped 
on linen, 30 cenls. Colored or white cotton for working. 
5 cents; colored or white silk for working, 10 cents. 

:%o* 1331. PInciisbion. Perforated pattern, 53^ xl4 inches. 

26 cents. Stamped on linen, with net, S6 cents. Colored 
cotton for working, 25 cents; colored silk for working, 50 
cents. White cotton for working, 20 cents; white silk for 
working, 40 cents. 

No. 1322. Tt'ork-Aag. Perforated pattern. 30 cents. Stamped 

on linen, 50 ceut!^. Colored or white cotton for working, 20 
cents; colored or white silk for working. 40 cents. 

No, 1323. nandkerchief Case. Perforated pattern, 10 
cents. Stam]>ed on linen, 15 cents, j Colored or white cotton 
for working, 5 cts. ; colored or white silk for working, 10 cts. 

No. 1324. Bresi) Oarnitare. Perforated pattern, 50 cents. 
Stamped on linen, 60 cents. Colored or while cotton for 
working, 60 cents; colored or white silk for working, $1.20. 



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Detail of Collarette in Wallachian Cut Work 

' f shown on page 

THE above illustration of a detail of the cut- work collarette on 
shows plainly how the embroidery and lace stitches are executed. As 
in ordinary cut-work, a twisted linen thread is run around the edge 
next the space to be cut, and the lace stitches put in place by carrying t^e 
threads across from side to side, twisting back, and weaving wheels where 
needed. Next the Wallachian work is done with mercerized cotton, covering 
the ends of the lace stitches and forming the buttonholed edge next the cut 
space, and after this is finished the linen under the lace stitches and around 

stil 



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